Tapal Energy Limited Karachi is a 126 MW oil-fired power plant located in Pakistan, commissioned in 1977 and operated by an Independent Power Producer (IPP). The facility generates electricity using oil as a fuel source. It ranks as the 21st largest oil plant in Pakistan. With a capacity of 126 MW, it represents 1.29% of Pakistan's total oil capacity of 9,774 MW. Pakistan has 26 oil plants with a combined capacity of 9,774 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant, کوٹ ادو پاور پلانٹ at 1,600 MW, Tapal Energy is approximately 7.9% the size. Oil plays a smaller role in Pakistan's overall energy mix, which is dominated by natural gas and hydropower. The country's energy strategy includes diversifying sources to enhance energy security. The plant is located approximately 20 km northeast of Karachi in the Sindh province.
49 years old
Pakistan, Asia
- 104. largest of 198 plants in Pakistan
- #9,086 worldwide by installed capacity
- #407 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.13% of the installed capacity of Pakistan
49 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
IPP operates 20 plants totalling 4,955 MW
33 plants within 100 km, 21,256 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Pakistan- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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